Josey Wales

[RonJ]

Sitting around with nothing to do this afternoon I decided to watch that movie again. Hadn't seen it in quite a while. Dang, it almost blew me away! Mary and I both enjoyed the Quotable Quotes that every one likes. Especially the ones from Chief Dan George. But....something seldom mentioned is the scene between Wales and Ten Bears, with their words of life and words of death. That scene almost gave me chills. Will Sampson
was phenomenal. Listen to his voice when he says "I am Ten Bears". Wow!
I know that Unforgiven is widely hailed as Eastwoods best Western, and maybe it is. But consider which of the two movies is mostly widely spoken of on this forum. Comments?

 

[dcxplant]

"There is iron in your words..."

That is my favorite scene. It never gets quoted so thanks for reminding us of it.

 

[Linejudgemick]

Josey Wales is a classic IMHO... Can't tell ya how many times I've watched it.

 

[finesse_r]

Both are great movies. Still, as good as “The Outlaw Josey Whales” is, I have a slight preference for Unforgiven. I have both on DVD and I watch Unforgiven much more often. Until he made Unforgiven, The Outlaw Josey Whales” was my favorite Eastwood movie.

Unforgiven has the advantage of a tremendous supporting cast, as well as a great story.

Right now I am watching Hombre, another great western.

 

[S&W45Colt]

The Outlaw Josey Wales is a heck of a movie, comparing it is like Filet Mignon and a big bone in Ribeye, how can you complain about one or the other?

Chief Dan George is a riot in it, as you said Will Sampson comes off like the real thing.

I'd have to go with Unforgiven as the best for one reason, Sondra Locke ruins every scene she is in. Thankfully, he got over that one.

 

[jdh]

"It shall be life." (please excuse the political add at the end)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9EBYw5VN2E

 

[BillK01]

I'd have to go with Unforgiven as the best for one reason, Sondra Locke ruins every scene she is in. Thankfully, he got over that one.

Amen!

I really like that he always included his buddies in most of his movies (minus Sondra of course). Even in ones like "Every Which Way But Loose" which is still one my favorite Clint flicks - silly as it is.

 

[sipowicz]

Here are two reviews from Roger Ebert on Josey and Unforgiven. I would say they are pretty spot on. They are both great movies but for me, Unforgiven has the edge.

The Outlaw Josey Wales Movie Review (1976) | Roger Ebert

Unforgiven Movie Review & Film Summary (1992) | Roger Ebert

 

[walkin jack]

I have always thought that Will Sampson's Performance in this movie was greatly under appreciated. He was magnificent as Ten Bears. For the brief screen time he had I think he was a terrific addition to the story.

He was also outstanding in One Flew Over the Kookoo's nest with Jack Nicholson. He just seems to have an air of intensity or "presence" about him.

More's the pity he wasn't around for Lonesome Dove. He would have been the best actor to play the part of Blue Duck.

 

[Marshwheeling]

Unforgiven may be the better "film", but Josey Wales is one of the most watchable and re-watchable movies ever.

 

[DR505]

Perfect opportunity to add:

 

[the ringo kid]

Ill be hated for this but, im not a fan of Unforgiven. Why? I dunno--just never clicked with me. Josey Wales was much better Sondra Locke notwithstanding. Besides--Josey had the coolest of Pistols including a PAIR of Walkers.

 

[RonJ]

Here are two reviews from Roger Ebert on Josey and Unforgiven. I would say they are pretty spot on. They are both great movies but for me, Unforgiven has the edge.

The Outlaw Josey Wales Movie Review (1976) | Roger Ebert

Unforgiven Movie Review & Film Summary (1992) | Roger
Ebert

Thanks Sip, well worth reading.

 

[rwsmith]

Not a Sondra Locke fan.....

But the part she played in Josey Wales was as good a fit for her as you could get. She has the ability to ruin a movie but not Josey Wales.

 

[the ringo kid]

But the part she played in Josey Wales was as good a fit for her as you could get. She has the ability to ruin a movie but not Josey Wales.

I didnt let her ruin it for me with: Every Which Way But Loose and Any Which Way You Can, either.

 

[Marshwheeling]

Josey had the coolest of Pistols including a PAIR of Walkers.

At their best when empty. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click. Click.

 

[chud333]

I still watch Josey Wales every time it comes on TV.
One of my favorites of all time.
I reckon so........Spit.....

Chuck

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

The book(s) Josey Wales was taken from are classic. Forrest Carter died young, after only writing 4. As far as Eastwood "Unforgiven" being better, I would hope he learned something in the one and a half decades in between it and Josey Wales. ( I try to learn at least one thing a year.) The fact remains, The Outlaw Josey Wales" will be a classic even after "Film" is a historical footnote. Ivan

 

[Vegetaman]

I think Unforgiven is my favorite of the two, though The Outlaw Josey Wales is definitely up there. It's just so quotable and has a lot of good laughs.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I could never see the big fuss about Unforgiven or High Noon. I watched High Noon again recently and my impression, just like Unforgiven, is you have two brilliant performances in the lead roles but in halfway decent yet run of the mill films. Unforgiven was a revelation for many critics because they felt Eastwood was denouncing all the really great violence from his older westerns. The Man With No Name could shoot five guys before breakfast for insulting his mule, but Will Munny showed death wasn't entertaining in real life.